Internship
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The Emerging Talent (ET) program within AWS Industries and Strategic Accounts develops the next generation of AWS Customer Solutions Managers (CSM). We prepare talented individuals to work with AWS's most influential and strategic customers, helping them transform their businesses on the AWS Cloud.
Our program offers a 3-month mentorship where you will:
Learn how to drive technical solutions on the AWS Cloud in collaboration with the AWS Solution Architect team
Understand how to engage with customers and deliver value from the AWS engagement and build the trust of our customers
Develop skills to lead customer engagements and drive technical and business strategy discussions
Work alongside experienced professionals who will guide your development
Work on AWS Services and AWS AI Tools to enhance your skills.
Location Details: Seattle, WA
Start Date Details: This is a cohort-based program where everyone is required to start on the same day. The start date is tentatively set for June 21st, 2027.
As part of your internship, you may:
Engage directly on actual business challenges
Gain hands-on experience building on the AWS cloud
Apply AWS services and architectural best practices in real-world scenarios
Develop technical and business acumen through working backwards from actual customer problems
Work with mentors to build and implement solutions for actual business needs
Prepare for a role advising AWS's most strategic and influential customers through practical experience
Unlike other development programs that focus primarily on classroom training, our internship program provides:
Immediate hands-on experience involving real customer needs
Direct engagement opportunities throughout your development
Practical application of your skills in actual business environments
Real-world problem solving
Create solutions that address customer business problems and accelerate the adoption of AWS services
Interface with customer stakeholders, including developers and team leads
Drive effective feedback gathering from customers, distill and translate feedback into clear business and technical requirements for product and engineering teams
Drive business outcomes through technology adoption
Advise customers on cloud strategy, digital transformation, or Gen AI/Agentic strategy
Are you passionate about driving innovation towards a technology you believe in and want to build? Join this session to explore the role of a Customer Solutions Manager (CSM) . As CSMs at AWS, we embrace our differences and truly believe everyone has a unique skill set that can help build the future of technology for our customers. Come join me to learn how you can become a builder.
The Emerging Talent team within AWS Industries and Strategic Accounts develops the next generation of field-ready talent (Solutions Architects, Customer Solutions Managers, and sales professionals) who work with some of the largest, most influential customers across a variety of industries. We take a cohort-based approach to talent development and provide new builders the resources (education, mentorship, job shadow opportunities) to thrive in a customer-facing role.
Experience programming with at least one modern language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Golang, PowerShell, Ruby
Experience with two or more of the following: networking fundamentals, security, storage or databases (relational or NoSQL), operating systems (Unix, Linux, and/or Windows)
Experience developing and delivering presentations to large and diverse audiences
Experience communicating across technical and non-technical audiences, including executive level stakeholders or clients
Technical depth in one or more areas: cloud migrations, application modernization, data & analytics, infrastructure optimization, security & compliance, or AI/ML/Gen AI/Agentic
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into executive-level narratives
Familiarity with Generative AI / Agentic AI concepts with the ability to facilitate strategic conversations on GenAI use cases, adoption frameworks, and business impact
Experience managing a portfolio of complex, high-value workloads across industry verticals
Currently in the process of obtaining, a bachelor's degree or above in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical field with a conferral date between December 2027 and September 2028
Must be 18 or older
Experience implementing a cloud-based technology solution in a school project or while working for a company
Track record of building trusted advisor relationships with external customers, resulting in measurable business outcomes (revenue growth, workload expansion, executive sponsorship)
AWS Associate-level certification(s) or above.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The starting pay for this position is listed below. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.
Seattle, WA, USA - 103,275.00 USD Annually
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